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Caligula

R19792h 36mTinto Brass
IMDb 5.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 18%

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"Absolute power corrupts"

After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.

DramaHistory
Rome, ItalyRoman EmpireHistorical FigureAncient RomeFamily RelationshipsIncestMadnessPolitical CorruptionPeplumErotic Movie

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Frequently asked questions

What is Caligula (1979) about?

After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.

Who stars in Caligula?

Caligula stars Malcolm McDowell (Caligula), Teresa Ann Savoy (Drusilla), Helen Mirren (Caesonia), Peter O'Toole (Tiberius), John Steiner (Longinus). The film was directed by Tinto Brass.

How long is Caligula?

Caligula has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Is Caligula worth watching?

Caligula holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 18. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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